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Annotated Programme of Study – Key messages, advice and explanatory notes for schools - PDF copy

Annotated Programme of Study – Key messages, advice and explanatory notes for schools - PDF copy, Annotated Programme of Study – Key messages, advice and explanatory notes for schools PDFcopy In the period leading up to September 2014, the Association provided detailed advice and support to help members implement the new requirements. The initial resources are geared towards helping schools get to grips with the new curriculum. Perhaps the best place to start is the annotated version of the programmes of study...

Example Long-Term Plan for Primary D&T

Example Long-Term Plan for Primary D&T, Example Long-Term Plan 2014First published 2014 This is an editable Word version of the example D&T long-term plan included in issue 24 of D&T Primary. It suggests both the aspect to be taught and the age-related focus for children’s learning. To ensure that children receive the breadth of learning required by the National Curriculum and that they increase their knowledge, understanding and skills over time, it is essential to devise such a long-term plan. You should aim to complete one project...

Gola Design Challenge

The Gola Design Challenge in collaboration with the Design & Technology Association, Create. Innovate. See Your Design Come to Life! Enter the Gola Design Challenge for the chance to have your design turned into a professionally crafted sample! Winning concepts will be selected by Gola, giving you the opportunity to see your creative vision turned into reality. This is your opportunity to design a unique sports bag that solves real-world challenges for athletes, gym-goers, or sports enthusiasts. Whether it’s adding a waterproof compartment,...

Alison Hardy

Alison Hardy, Alison is an Associate Professor, writer, researcher, and podcaster. She currently works at Nottingham Trent University. She has edited Learning to Teach Design and Technology, Debates in Design and Technology Education and Redesigning D&T. Alison started her D&T teaching career in Gloucestershire and has been a head of D&T in Northamptonshire and Lincolnshire. She also worked in further education where she was responsible for curriculum development and as an overseas lecturer at the...

Food Early KS3Y7 Design and Make - Design for Health

Food Early KS3Y7 Design and Make - Design for Health, D&T Key ResourcesFood Early KS3 – Design and Make Design for health – 5 hoursFirst published 2015; updated 2016 Producing a healthier meal aimed at teenagers. In this students investigate factors affecting food choices before designing and making a meal suitable for a teenager. They consider factors such as the importance of a balanced diet, cost, availability, cultural and religious practices and health concerns. Practical lessons include making a stir fry, a curry and kofta...

James Sandford

James Sandford, James has taught a wide range of subjects within Design and Technology over the last 15+ years; he has taught across all areas within the MYP Design curriculum and a combination of GCSE Resistant Materials, GCSE Product Design, BTEC Art and Design, BTEC Engineering, and IB Diploma Design and Technology. He has offered numerous courses in CAD CAM training and has been working as a Design and Technology Health and Safety Consultant since 2014.

Teaching Sustainability Through Plastics Recycling

Teaching Sustainability Through Plastics Recycling, This on-demand webinar explores how Design and Technology can be used to turn waste materials into meaningful, sustainable products, both in the classroom and in industry. Pat Link (Neston High School) shares how students use open-source recycling technologies in the school Makerspace to transform plastic waste into new products, embedding sustainability and practical skills into the curriculum. Rory Dickens (Sustainable Design Studio) demonstrates how small-scale recycling tools, including injection moulding and 3D printing, can help students understand the...

Gates Primary School Awarded Prestigious D&T Quality Mark

Gates Primary School Awarded Prestigious D&T Quality Mark, The Design and Technology Quality Mark is awarded to secondary departments and primary schools that deliver excellent teaching and learning in design and technology. Schools that achieve this award have undergone a thorough evaluation process, demonstrating excellence in curriculum planning, delivery, leadership, and innovation in D&T. We are delighted to announce that The Gates Primary School has been awarded the prestigious D&T Quality Mark by the Design & Technology Association. This accolade recognises...

In Conversation with Pim Van Baarsen

CEO, Silverstone Technology Cluster, Pim Van Baarsen, Podcast brought to you by the Design and Technology Association in association with The Edge Foundation. Listen now! We are fortunate to be in conversation with Pim van Baarsen CEO of the Silverstone Technology Cluster, a high-tech business group situated geographically within an hours drive of the Silverstone race circuit.Pim joined the Motorsport Industry Association after completing a Master’s degree in business studies. During his time there he was presented with the AIM Young Business Person of the Year...

Bespoke INSET Training

Our Bespoke INSET packages give all primary and secondary schools delivering D&T the opportunity to have training in-school or online. These are for members and non-members and can offer a flexible and cost-effective alternative to scheduled CPD events and training days. These can be delivered in-school or online to effectively meet your school requirements by developing a bespoke package to meet your highly individual needs. Schools have many different requirements: Curriculum training for their team, addressing arising challenges within their department, improving skills and knowledge, helping with...

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